Suir Engineering
Senior Quantity Surveyor - M&E
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Senior Quantity Surveyor - M&E
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Drax, North Yorkshire
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About Suir Engineering
Suir Engineering is a leading international provider of innovative Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation (MEP) Engineering Solutions serving core sectors such as:
- Energy, Power & Renewables
- Pharma
- Food & Beverage
- Data Centres
We deliver best-in-class contracting solutions with offsite-fabricated modularised solutions through flexible, tailored resources. Over 40+ years, our expertise has grown to deliver projects for Irish and multinational clients globally, across Ireland, the U.K., Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. With rapid expansion and major investment, we are continuously scaling to meet industry demands.
At Suir, we embed value, safety, and quality—ensuring our people and clients thrive in a collaborative, empowering culture driving continuous improvement.
Our Commitments
- Inclusivity & Equality: We foster a diverse and inclusive workforce, ensuring growth for all talent.
- Wellbeing: Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Lighthouse Club support, and health initiatives prioritise overall fulfilment.
- Professional Development: From structured training to redemption of professional accreditations (e.g., Chartership), we uphold career progression.
- Values-Driven Culture:*
- Empowerment: Staff initiate quality improvements and feel heard.
- Innovation: A culture of learning and adaptability underpins everything we do.
- Consistency: Integrated HSE, quality, and sustainability systems guarantee excellence.
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The Role
This full-time position is based in Drax, North Yorkshire. You will manage the commercial and contractual obligations across all project phases, ensuring on-time delivery while maintaining robust cost control and contractual compliance.
Key Responsibilities
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Project Commercial Leadership:
- Own all commercial and contractual requirements from briefing to completion.
- Act as the primary point of contact for the Client’s Commercial/Contract Team.
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Procurement & Contract Management:
- Lead project procurement, including engaging and managing subcontractors.
- Conduct cost and risk analysis to mitigate financial exposure.
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Communication & Contract Compliance:
- Review and escalate incoming correspondence (Employer, Design Team, legal/consultancy firms, subcontractors) to identify contractually critical items and draft responses.
- Clarify discrepancies with litigation firms and commercial team colleagues.
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Commercial Management:
- Manage subcontractor agreements, valuations, and monthly project reports (cashflow, margins, valuation).
- Process cost variation orders, justify adjustments, and negotiate with the client.
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Project Close-Out:
- Validate and agree final accounts for project completion.
Requirements
Skills & Qualifications
- Degree/Certification: A degree or recognized qualification in Construction Economics or Quantity Surveying.
- Experience: 8+ years as a Quantity Surveyor, with demonstrated leadership managing multi-million project valuations and accounts.
- Legal & Financial Acumen:
- In-depth understanding of contractual principles.
- Skilled in claims counteraction (both owner/subcontractor perspectives).
- Experience liens, liquidated damages, and complex cost interventions for multi-party projects.
- Sector Experience: Electrical or civil industry procurement, construction law, and MEP installation familiarity preferred.
- Relationships: Adept at influencing stakeholders across hierarchies.
- Execution: Deadline-driven with unwavering accuracy.
- Teamwork: Strong collaborator who leverages combined expertise.
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Benefits
- 23-day annual leave entitlement.
- Immediate-code subscriptions to company pension scheme (no waiting periods).
- Full maternity/paternity payment entitlements.
- Subsidized private health care plans.
- Corporate life and disability cover for long-term peace of mind.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), supporting both employee and family needs.
Development
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) support—Redempt on professional qualifications, education assistance, seminars, writing papers, and attending courses.
Culture
- Suir Way: Our values-led approach translates to empowered teams driving dynamic communication and relentless improvement.
Suir Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate the diverse expertise of all candidates regardless of background, age, gender identity, legal status, neurodiversity, health, or belief. Our greatest asset is our people.
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